Wired Vs. Wireless Accessories
As technology has continued to improve, so has the wealth of options available to us for keyboards, mice, and other accessories. One of the biggest changes in this new age is the increased accessibility of wireless technology. Just because new technology is wireless though, doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily better. This article will outline the pros and cons of using wireless technology and hopefully make you make a decision on which you should use.
Wired
The older and more available wired technology is often praised because it’s extremely reliable and responsive and is less likely to stop working in a crucial moment. With USB mice, all you need to do is ‘plug and play’ and your mouse is already ready to go and you can begin to use it. The reason a wired mouse is less likely to stop working is because it doesn’t require batteries or a charger like a wireless mouse does, meaning that it will never go out on you unless the cord is damaged or the mouse completely dies. Wired mice are also much more responsive than wireless mice because they don’t experience a wireless delay, though this is likely to change as technology improves. One reason that people don’t like to use wired mice is the hassle of having another cable. Wired mice often have non-tangle proof cables that become a hassle in a small space and gather dust. On the other hand, your cable might not even reach the desired length to your computer meaning that you have to go out of your way to make sure you can use your computer.
Wireless
Wireless mice and other accessories are a newer development when it comes to personal home use. One positive thing about wireless technology is its portability. There is no need to struggle with cords when all you need to do is hook in the mouse and use it wherever you please. This portability makes wireless mice extremely popular with laptops, as many people don’t like using the laptops touch pad. Wireless technology is also praised for its USB connections, which are the most common connections in new computers. While the new wireless technology has some extremely practical applications, it is not without its faults. Wireless mice are often less responsive because of the delay they suffer traveling over a wireless network, as well as the fact that being wireless causes them to use batteries. These problems are likely to change; however, as ever improving technology solves these concerns.
As of now it looks like wired connections have a vast majority of advantages over wireless technology. Many of the problems that wireless technology faces, however, can be solved through ever increasing technological advantages.
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Posted by Fix Handyman on October 7, 2009 in
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XP and Vista not cutting it?
If your Windows Vista, or even XP not working as well as you'd like? It's time to upgrade! Microsoft is releasing Windows 7 this October and it proves to be a much better experience than Vista ever was. No one wants to upgrade without good reason however, so why would someone want to upgrade to Windows 7? This article will outline four good reasons to upgrade to Windows 7.
Four Reasons To Upgrade To Windows 7:
1. UAC Improvements. User Account Control was a new feature that Microsoft added to Windows with their release of Vista. It was the hot issue and ultimately turned many people off from using Windows Vista. The UAC was meant to protect you by prompting you to verify that you wanted to open a program or file, but it quickly became a hassle and was very unnecessary in many situations. Windows 7 has improved this feature by allowing the user much more control over the UAC
2. Software Compatibility. One of the biggest issues with users upgrading from Windows XP to Vista was the amount of software that their new OS wouldn’t allow them to use anymore. This problem is common in Microsoft’s OS, but its complaints reached a new height with Vista. This has prompted Microsoft to add a Windows XP Mode into Windows 7 which will allow users to run any software that Windows 7 may not be able to run with their new OS. The compatibility mode may not be perfected yet, but it’s a step in the right direction for a company like Microsoft which usually shows little interest in keeping old software compatible with their new OS’s.
3. Better Pricing. Windows recently released their pricing scheme for Windows 7, and the good news is it’s even cheaper than Vista was on release. The Home version of 7 will be $40 cheaper than its Vista counterpart on release, and the Ultimate version will be $80 cheaper. These two OS’s check in at $200.00 and $319.00 respectively. While they’re still not ‘cheap’, any price decrease is appreciated. If you were a Vista user upgrading is even cheaper with the Home version of 7 only costing $120.00 to upgrade, which is $80 cheaper than buying a new version.
4. Recognized Drivers. One problem many people faced with Windows Vista and XP was that their drivers for devices such as their video card weren’t recognized after they installed. This forced them to hunt for the drivers for their device online just to get their hardware to function properly. This can be hard for the non-computer savvy, so that’s why Microsoft has improved their automatic driver support. Microsoft has much improved the ability for Windows to locate a correct driver making the transition from OS to OS a much smoother experience.
Windows 7 is looking like one of the best OS releases Microsoft has had, but what couldn’t be better than Vista right? Expect Windows 7 to drop this fall.
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Posted by Fix Handyman on September 22, 2009 in
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